The Port Grand Karachi entry fee is a ticket bought at the gate, and part of it comes back to you as a voucher to spend on food inside. Published figures for the ticket price disagree: a February 2023 Zameen guide gave PKR 300 a head with PKR 100 redeemable, visitors later reported PKR 400, and an online travel listing titled 2026 gives PKR 1,000 including a PKR 500 food voucher. Port Grand's own website was still under maintenance when we checked on 14 October 2026, so budget up to about PKR 1,000 per person and confirm today's price at the gate or on Port Grand's Facebook or Instagram page before you go.
It is an evening venue. Online map listings checked in October 2026 give 5 pm to midnight every day, and the car park is in Lalazar, beside the Beach Luxury Hotel, a short walk from the entrance and about 5.5 km by road from Saddar. The complex, opened in May 2011, runs for about 305 metres along the 19th-century Native Jetty Bridge at Karachi port.
This guide covers the ticket and voucher system, opening hours, where to go in, what is actually inside, and who it suits.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Where | Native Jetty Bridge, Karachi port; car park in Lalazar beside the Beach Luxury Hotel |
| Entry fee | Reported at PKR 300 to 1,000 per person depending on the source and year; part is returned as a food voucher |
| Most recent figure | PKR 1,000 with a PKR 500 voucher (a 2026 travel listing, not confirmed by Port Grand) |
| Timings | 5 pm to midnight daily on map listings (October 2026) |
| From Saddar | About 5.5 km by road (OSRM) |
| What's inside | Restaurants, food stalls, harbour views, occasional live events |
| Best for | An evening out with food as the main plan; not a daytime sightseeing stop |
| Note | Prices, hours and offers change; confirm at the gate or on Port Grand's social pages before you go |
What does it cost to get in?
Port Grand charges an entry fee, and a portion of it is returned to you as a voucher you can spend on food or activities inside, rather than being a pure cover charge. The price has changed more than once, and no source we found in October 2026 comes from Port Grand itself:
| Source | Ticket | Returned as voucher |
|---|---|---|
| Zameen guide, February 2023 | PKR 300 | PKR 100, as two PKR 50 food vouchers |
| Visitor reviews, undated | PKR 400 | PKR 100 |
| Online travel listing titled 2026 | PKR 1,000 | PKR 500; the same listing says PKR 500 without the voucher is an option |
The most recent figure, PKR 1,000, comes from a listing we could not check against the venue, so treat it as the likely upper end rather than a quote. Bring more cash than you expect to need, ask at the ticket window whether the voucher is optional, and check the current price on Port Grand's official social media before you go.
A few things that come up consistently:
- Children and seniors have had free entry in the past: the 2023 Zameen guide says adults over 60 get in free, and other listings add children under 5. We could not confirm that this still applies in 2026, so ask at the gate.
- Family cost: at PKR 1,000 a head, two adults and two older children pay about PKR 4,000, of which about PKR 2,000 comes back as vouchers. At the older PKR 300 to 400, the same family pays PKR 1,200 to 1,600. Under-fives, if still free, bring that down.
- Some bank cards have offered free or discounted entry as a promotion; check current bank offers if that applies to you.
- The voucher is spent inside, at the restaurants and stalls that accept it, so it is worth confirming which outlets take it before you order.
Opening hours
Port Grand operates on evening hours rather than daytime ones, which makes it a natural stop for a night out rather than an afternoon visit. Online map listings checked in October 2026 give 5 pm to midnight every day of the week. The February 2023 Zameen guide listed more: a lunchtime opening from 12 pm to 3.30 pm on weekdays and a Sunday morning slot, with evenings running from 5 pm to 11.45 pm. Daytime hours have changed over the years, so plan on the evening.
Hours can shift around gazetted holidays and when a concert or special event is on, so check before you set off, especially if you are planning a late visit.
What's inside
Port Grand sits along the old Native Jetty Bridge, with the harbour and the port's ships as a backdrop, lit up after dark. Inside the gate is a mix of:
- Restaurants and food stalls, covering a wide range of Pakistani and international food, from barbecue and biryani to fast food and desserts.
- Harbour views, with the working port and its ships visible from the walkways, one of the things that makes Port Grand different from an ordinary food street.
- Occasional live music and events, particularly around holidays and weekends; these can change the crowd and the atmosphere, and sometimes the ticket price.
- Seating along the water, which is the main draw in the evening once the heat of the day has gone.
There is no single headline attraction beyond the setting and the food; it is a place to walk, choose somewhere to eat, and enjoy the harbour at night.
Where is the Port Grand entrance, and how do you get there?
Port Grand sits on the old Native Jetty Bridge, between the Karachi Port Trust area and Keamari. The car park, marked as Port Grand Parking on OpenStreetMap, is in Lalazar beside the Beach Luxury Hotel, and the entrance is a short walk from it. In a map app, search for "Port Grand" or "Beach Luxury Hotel" and you will land in the right place. It is about 5.5 km by road from Saddar and about 8 km from Clifton Beach (OSRM), and it pairs naturally with a day spent around Burns Road or the old city sights in our list of places to visit in Karachi.
- Ride-hailing is the easiest way in on a busy evening, when parking near the entrance fills up.
- Your own car can be parked in the venue's parking area; arrive a little before you plan to eat on weekend evenings, when it is busiest.
- Traffic on the roads in from Clifton or the old city is heaviest in the early evening rush; a slightly later arrival avoids the worst of it.
Is Port Grand worth it for a family?
For most families, yes, as one evening among several rather than the whole of a Karachi trip. It works well for a group that wants a range of food choices in one place, a sea breeze, and something a little more done-up than a plain food street. Children generally enjoy the harbour views and the walk along the jetty.
It is not a budget option once you add up entry and food, and because it runs on evening hours it does not fit into a daytime sightseeing itinerary the way Empress Market or Frere Hall does. If your priority is the food alone rather than the setting, Burns Road or Boat Basin will cost less for a similar meal. Our things to do in Karachi at night guide covers how Port Grand compares with the city's other evening options, and our trip planning page is the place to start if Karachi is part of a longer trip.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Port Grand entry ticket today?
The most recent figure we found is PKR 1,000 per person with PKR 500 back as a food voucher, from a travel listing titled 2026 that Port Grand has not confirmed; older sources give PKR 300 to 400. Port Grand's website was under maintenance in October 2026, so check at the gate or on its official social media before you go.
What are the Port Grand entry fees for children and seniors?
The 2023 Zameen guide says adults over 60 get in free, and other listings say the same for children under 5. We could not confirm either rule for 2026, so ask at the ticket window.
What is the Port Grand ticket price for a family?
There is no published family ticket that we could find. At about PKR 1,000 per person (2026), a family of four pays about PKR 4,000 and gets about PKR 2,000 back as vouchers; young children and seniors have had free entry in the past, so ask at the gate.
What are Port Grand's opening hours?
Online map listings give 5 pm to midnight every day (October 2026). Hours can change around holidays and events, so confirm before a late visit.
Where is the Port Grand entrance?
On the Native Jetty Bridge, a short walk from the car park in Lalazar beside the Beach Luxury Hotel. Search "Port Grand" or "Beach Luxury Hotel" in a map app.
Is Port Grand good for families?
Yes. It has space to walk, harbour views, a wide choice of food, and children generally enjoy it, though it is more expensive than an ordinary food street once entry and food are added together.
Can I visit Port Grand during the day?
Current map listings show it opening at 5 pm. A 2023 listing showed weekday lunchtime hours, so some outlets may open earlier, but plan to go after sunset for the full experience.
Is the Port Grand entry voucher accepted everywhere inside?
Most of the outlets inside accept it, but it is worth checking at the entrance which stalls and restaurants take the voucher before you order, since this has varied.
